The hills are said to be guarded by Kollipavai, the local deity. According to legend, the sages chose Kolli hills when they were looking for a peaceful place to do their penance. However, the demons invaded the hills to disrupt the penance when the sages began their rituals. The sages prayed to Kollipavai, who according to the myth, chased away the demons with her enchanting smile.
Kolli Hills forest
Apart from its historical significance, the mountains are covered with evergreen forests, but increasing areas of forests have been cleared for farming. Important farm products of the mountain ranges include coffee, tea, jackfruit, pineapple, black pepper and other spices. Rice and other minor millets form the staple food of the tribal people who inhabit these mountains. The jackfruit grown on these mountains is well known for its taste and fragrance and is often soaked in wild honey that is also harvested from these mountains. The mountains are covered by lush green vegetation in the spring and monsoon, and are streaked with streams which add to the natural beauty.
Tourism
Some of the famous spots are
Agaya Gangai Waterfalls
Agaya Gangai is an enchanting 300 feet (91 m) waterfall of the riverAiyaru
Siddhar caves
Mini Falls
Arappaleeswar Temple
Ettukai Amman Temple
Masi Periyasamy Temple and falls
Selur View Point
Boat House
Botanical Garden
Seekuparai viewpoint
Sandana Parai
German swami's ashram
About Wild Orchid Camp
The accommodation is in large comfortable Swiss tents, with a small private sit out. The interiors are a tad over done but you will be glad to sink into the plush sofas after a long walk in the woods.
The food is wholesome and you can choose from the menu of the day. We would be glad to pack some sandwiches in a hamper for your exploration trips.
Facilities
The rooms are constructed with eco-friendly Swiss cottage tents
TV with cable connection
Hot and cold water in the washroom
Relaxing dining in the verandah
Landscaped garden
Come prepared for indoor games - carom, chess
Trekking
Bird watching
Campfire & music
One night/ two days offer with all meals and tea/ coffee, Rs.1500/- per person on multiple sharing ( Max. 4 pax with extra bed)
Maximum capacity to serve is 24 pax.
Two day programme
Day 1
Reach the resorts by morning.
Breakfast
To Agaya ganga waterfalls
Lunch
To Boat house/ Botanical garden
View point
Evening snacks/ tea
Night Dinner + Campfire/Music
Day 2
Morning Tea
Nature Walk
Breakfast
Trekking or Masila falls
Lunch
Rest
Evening tea and Departure
Route From Chennai to Camp
National Highway 45 from Chennai is the road to take till Ulundurpettai, from where you will have to branch off on the road leading to Salem. A further southward diversion at the main town of Attur, will lead to Malliakarai, Namagiripettai and Belukkuruchi, at the foot of the Kolli Hills.
From there go to Kalappanayakanpatti and reach Nadukombai from where the ghat road begins.
First Check-post
Climb and reach Solakkadu
Continue further and you will see a Petrol Bunk Take left towards Arapaleeshwar temple
at a distance of 100 meters from there you will come past a lake, Take U turn and enter the lake bank- resorts is seen
Route From Bangalore to Camp
Bangalore- Hosur- Krishnagiri- Salem
from Salem Take right to Namakkal- Madurai Highway, travel 40kms. (Nammakal is 55kms from the right turn). In Pudanchanthai Take a left, reach Sendamangalam ( 7Kms)
Sendamangalam to Karavalli (Base) 6kms
Ghat road begins
First Check-post
Climb and reach Solakkadu
Continue further and you will see a Petrol Bunk Take left towards Arapaleeshwar temple
at a distance of 100 meters from there you will come past a lake, Take U turn and enter the lake bank- resorts is seen
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